FEATURED EVENT
AMITY SPRING FISH FRY, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until we run out.
Located at 3323 U.S. 31 S., Franklin. Carry out only. Cash, cards and checks are accepted.
We are excited to see everyone this spring, as we get ready to kick off those warm summer months!
Go ahead and get our Fall Fish Fry on the calendar too — it will be on Oct. 5.
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE SPRING EXHIBIT on display until June 29. Member artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme, “You Are My Sunshine.” Visit the gallery at 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday through Tuesday.
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CHURCH EVENTS
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin. Small groups meet monthly to discuss timely topics, with a different topic each month. All are welcome; enter on the west side of the building. Visit livingroomconversations.org for more information.
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CLASS REUNIONS
EDINBURGH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 will be having its 45th year class reunion on May 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the John R. Drybread Community Center, 100 E. Main Cross St. in Edinburgh. All members from the class of 1979 and their guests are welcomed to attend, even those who may have finished their high school education at a different school. Food and drinks will be provided. We welcome this opportunity to visit with old friends and share memories. You are welcome to bring old yearbooks or any item of memorabilia, photos, jackets or other items you’d like to share.
EDINBURGH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 will be having its 60th year class reunion on May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Timbergate Golf Course Clubhouse, 151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh. All members from the class of 1964 and their guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments provided. Guests are encouraged to bring old yearbooks, photos, jackets or any memorabilia to share. Those 1964 class members and their guests attending the Alumni Banquet at 6 p.m. at the High School cafeteria on May 18 will be seated together at the banquet. Alumni Banquet tickets are available at the Edinburgh Community Center or the town library for $ 15 each.
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CLUBS & HOBBIES
INDIAN CREEK SWIM CLUB will be offering swimming lessons at the high school in the following blocks: May 20 to June 27, July 1 to Aug. 1, Aug. 12 to Sept. 12 and Sept. 16 to Oct. 31. Those interested can get further information by going to www.indiancreekswimclub.com, calling 317-878-2128, or emailing [email protected].
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SWIM TEAM is offering swim lessons for children and adults. For information on private or group lessons, visit www.frstswimming.com.
THE GREENWOOD GATORS swim club is offering swim lessons. For more information, visit greenwoodgators.net.
FRA BRANCH 130 is still looking for a few good men and women to join the fun! Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Greenwood VFW, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood. The U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial Branch holds its breakfast meeting the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s South Park at Main St. and I-65 in Greenwood at 9 a.m. We would be glad for you to join us and we will buy your breakfast on your first visit. For more information, visit www.fra130indy.org.
JOHNSON COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets at 1 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at the Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Come and enjoy monthly stamp exchanges/offers. U.S. and worldwide collectors of all ages are invited. For more information: [email protected] or 317-989-6799.
NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB meets the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. at Purdue Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin for socializing, demonstrations and displays of finished projects. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Yearly membership is $20. New and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information, contact club president Vicki Craig at [email protected].
NINEVEH SENIOR CENTER now open with limited activities. Coffee provided for events. Membership is $25 per year. Weekly activities: Euchre on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and bid euchre on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Chair exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
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COLLEGE EVENTS
FRANKLIN COLLEGE HOSTING SPRING CONCERTS at the Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer Theatre. Free and open to the public. April 30 at 7 p.m.; May 3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m.; May 7 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Franklin College Office of Communications at 317-738-8185.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE TO HOST ART RECEPTION AND AWARDS, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. The college art department will celebrate the work of its spring semester art students with an art exhibit reception and awards presentation. The event will be held in the Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Atrium. Free and open to the public. Students from all levels of studio art classes will display a selection of their work completed during the semester. For more information, contact the Franklin College Office of Communications at 317-738-8185.
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COMMUNITY CLASSES/TRAINING
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING, June 27, Sept. 26, Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Greenwood Fire Department is hosting free fire extinguisher training events at the Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way. This event is a chance to learn essential fire safety skills and gain confidence in handling fire extinguishers. Firefighters will guide participants through hands-on exercises, teaching them proper use techniques and what to do after the use of one. Limited spots available, so those interested should sign up at shorturl.at/tDEP0.
TOP FLOOR WOMEN. Indy’s Premier Southside Networking Events invites all women looking for personal and professional development to join us the first Wednesday of each month from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at JPtheGeek offices, 156 S. Park Blvd., Greenwood. For more information, to register for the event, register as a speaker for an upcoming month or even become a coffee sponsor, go to www.topfloorwomen.org.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
FAIR BLOCK WORKSHOP, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Education Room, Johnson County Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St. Franklin. Learn now to make a quilt block, understand how to press a quilt square, learn new sewing skills, see your quilt square on display at the Johnson County Fair. Fabric and supplies provided by the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Club. To register, call Becky Kaylor at 317-341-3562; be sure to leave a message. Bring your own working sewing machine, as long as you know how to thread and operate it properly, or let us provide a machine for you. Sewing tools, scissors, rotary cutters, pins, etc. will be provided. Basic sewing skills needed.
INDY SOUTH WOMEN’S CONNECTION invites you to a “Memories of Mother” Dinner, May 14 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., at Dye’s Walk Country Club, 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. Guest speaker Dr. Phillis DeWitt, a former foster child, will tell us about situations in her life when she needed a hero to rescue her. There will be a photo booth, prizes, tea tastings and more! The cost for dinner and the program is $20. RSVP by May 10 by calling Jeanie at 317-899-4760, or emailing [email protected].
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, meeting will be May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Welcoming Claudia Lash, owner of Presto Avenue Designs. Following the meeting, she will be leading a workshop on Subirdia, an appliqued wall hanging. The cost is $30 for Guild members (CSQ and Evening Star Quilters) and $50 for non-members. This cost includes the pattern. Workshop participants will need to bring their own fabric, sewing machines and supplies. For more information or to register, contact Martha Heidt at [email protected] or Guild president Susannah Lipinski at [email protected]. The Columbus Star Quilters meet at First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. *The Evening Star Quilters also invite you to join a Zoom workshop on May 4, at IUPUC. David Sirota (www.quiltmavendave.com) will host a workshop on paper piecing using the Storm at Sea pattern. The cost will be $10. For more information, contact CSQ president Susannah Lipinski at [email protected]. *The Evening Star Quilters will be meeting on May 14, at 5:30 p.m., at Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsay St., Columbus. Marilyn Brackney speak on the ancient art of Turkish marbling.
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DANCE EVENTS
INDY/GREENWOOD SENIOR DANCERS at MJ Ballroom, 88 U.S. 31 S. First class free. No partner needed. Ballroom social group class on Mondays at 9:30 a.m; line dancing group class, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; ballroom social dance party mixer, Wednesdays 1 to 3:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks available.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE, first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. Each dance is taught. MJ Ballroom, 88 U.S. 31, S. Cost is $3.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE, every first Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Garfield Park Arts Center. Each dance is taught. All ages welcome. Cost is $1.
LINE DANCE at Beech Grove Senior Center, 602 Main St. Every Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m. Line Dance for 55 and over. Newcomers welcome. Each dance is taught if needed. Free.
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FUNDRAISERS/BENEFIT
MOTHER’S NIGHT OUT PURSE BINGO, May 8, games start at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Moose Lodge No. 2079, 813 W. Smith Valley Road. Tickets are $35/20 games, all with designer purse prizes, a bingo dauber and a raffle ticket for a door prize. Bring any non-perishable food item for an extra door prize ticket. Additional bingo cards, raffle basket tickets, 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase, as will food and drink. Must be 18 to enter. Cash only. To buy tickets, go to rb.gy/u40u8l. Questions, email [email protected] or call 317-340-4294.
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GARDENING/NATURE
JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB is hosting its annual Garden Celebration, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Scott and Herring Halls, 250 Fairground St, Franklin. Learn how to grow flowers, shrubs, grasses and trees that enhance your landscaping. Featuring 70+ vendors and three speakers who will educate regarding native plants and wildlife rehabilitation. General admission is $2 a person; CASH ONLY. In addition to free parking, free seed packets and tree seedlings will be given away while supplies last. Visit social media for updates regarding vendors and speakers. Questions can be directed to Gary Kiesel at [email protected].
INVASIVE PLANTS, May 30 at 6 p.m. at Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Naturalist Dawn Slack will talk about invasive plants, their impact on the environment and what home gardeners can do to eradicate them. Free and open to the public. Information: 317-517-0566.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
WEDNESDAY WALKERS, hosted by Johnson County Parks and Recreation, 2949 E. North St., Nineveh. Join park staff for a Wednesday morning stroll around the park. We will meet at the park office at 8:30 a.m. We’ll always walk at least one mile and up to an hour. Come for all or just part of the walk. Open to everyone, but no pets. Come and have a nice chat and get fit. Canceled in the event of inclement weather or holidays.
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JOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY – EVENTS
135 N. Main St., Franklin
WINE, CHEESE AND ALL THAT JAZZ, April 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Adults 21 and up are invited to the annual fundraiser for the Johnson County Historical Society at the Museum. Guests can sample wines from local wineries and taste a variety of cheeses and enjoy live jazz music. There will also be a silent auction with local gifts available. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the museum or online for $50 ($45 for members), or at the event for $55. All proceeds benefit the Johnson County Historical Society. For more information, visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org or call 317-346-4500.
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LIBRARY EVENTS
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—EVENTS AT CLARK PLEASANT LIBRARY: 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland—
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS, April 27 at 2 p.m. Join us for a panel discussion on public safety in Johnson County, featuring representatives from the towns of Whiteland and New Whiteland, Clark-Pleasant Schools and local fire and police departments. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9625997.
CELEBRATE DIA! April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Experience different cultures and languages in Johnson County. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9541452.
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MUSIC/THEATER
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH to celebrate 200 years with special organ concerts. April 28 — Didier Hennuyer, performing organist from Cathedral of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, will present a concert at 12:15 p.m. May 5 — Maurice Clerc, organist emeritus at Dijon Cathedral, France, will present a concert at 12:30 p.m. These concerts are supported by a grant from the Branigin Foundation and free to the public. First Presbyterian Church is located at 100 E. Madison St., Franklin.
BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE honors the music of Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Calling all southern rock fans! The Brown County Playhouse welcomes the Artimus Pyle Band! The legendary Hall of Fame drummer, now the only surviving member of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band, pays tribute to his friend and former bandmate, Ronnie Van Zant. Tickets are available online at browncountyplayhouse.org and at the Brown County Playhouse box office by calling 812-988-6555.
BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE welcomes country music star Pam Tillis, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Over the course of her career, Pam Tillis has charted more than 30 singles and 10 studio albums. Tickets are available online at browncountyplayhouse.org or by calling the Brown County Playhouse box office at 812-988-6555.
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SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the W. Perry Library at 6650 S. Harding St. The June meeting will be held at a different date and time (June 17 at 10 a.m.).
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DROP-IN DAY. Johnson County is hosting a Community Resource Drop-In Day. Several organizations and providers will be providing access to community resources. The event will be held the second Tuesday each month from 3 to 6 p.m. at Herring Hall at Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Anticipated organizations and providers on site include: Johnson County Health Department (birth certificates, vaccine and testing information); Johnson County Public Library (cards and services); WIC; mental health providers; substance use treatments providers; Naloxone (Narcan) training; advocacy groups; adult education opportunities; a notary; insurance navigation and case management support and general community services. It is a free public event and no registration is required. For more information or to ask questions, contact Erica Ratz at [email protected] or 317-883-7081.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH HOST STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, on the second Tuesday of the month from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 8111 S. Emerson Ave. in Indianapolis. The group is open to those recovering from a stroke or those caring for a stroke survivor. The series of sessions will provide insight from Franciscan medical experts, including physicians, nurses, speech therapists, occupational therapists and social workers will lead each session and provide the opportunity to talk with others who are coping with the effects of stroke. The group meets in the Franciscan Health Indianapolis Cancer Center Conference Room. For more information, call 317-528-8872.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., entrance 1. The meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cardiac Testing Conference Room. The Lung Support Group provides support for people living with lung disease. Meetings include a guest speaker and focus on education and treatment information. RSVP for the meeting and transportation a week prior to the event. For more information, call 317-528-8901 or email [email protected].
ATLAS (Assisting through loss after suicide) Suicide Bereaved Support Group for those who have lost someone to suicide. Facilitated by suicide loss survivors and individuals familiar with suicide loss. Teens (13-17) meet second Tuesday of the month and adults (18+) second Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit https://upstreamprevention.org/community-coalitions/suicidepreventioncoalition/atlas or call 317-824-9617; leave a message with your number and we will call you back.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, led by the Main Street Hospice staff, is a place for all those who have experienced the loss of someone they love. Public is welcome to come and listen or share their grief stories. Sessions are the first Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Street Hospice office, 10 Highland Ave., Franklin. For information call 317-736-0055.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets weekly in Franklin: Open Meetings: Mon. 7 p.m., According to Bill Group, 100 E. Madison St.; Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m., Franklin Serenity Group, 550 E. Jefferson St., 2nd floor; Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Sobriety Now Group, 1300 E. Adams St.; Fri. 7 p.m., Tara Treatment Center, 6231 U.S. 31. Closed Meetings: Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mon. 7 p.m., 550 E. Jefferson St.; Wed. 8 p.m., 100 E. Madison St.; Thurs. 7 p.m. (men only) 550 E. Jefferson St.
PROJECT SAFE PLACE, 24-hour crisis intervention service for youths ages 7 to 17. To receive help, a youth may walk into a nonresidential Safe Place site and ask for assistance or call 317-738-5437.
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VOLUNTEERING
LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS are looking for volunteer drivers who can take local veterans to and from their medical appointments. Johnson County Veterans Transportation Network and Roudebush VA are recruiting. A vehicle and scheduling will be provided and other benefits include a free meal ticket, a free flu vaccination, free physical and more. Those interested should call Johnson County coordinator Jan Pennington at 317-473-5906.
MAIN STREET HOSPICE IN FRANKLIN IS CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. To provide companionship to a patient in assisted living, long-term care, or a private home? Can you knit or crochet lap blankets? Would you like to assist with birthdays, events and seasonal projects? For more information, call 317-736-0055 or visit www.mainstreethospicein.com.
